Pre WW2 German Fund Raising Badge – Regimental Series

This plastic badge was issued by the WHW or Winterhilfswerk to raise funds, below is a brief history for the event. The badge is from the regimental shields series and was issued during the 1930’s it is marked to the back and comes in very good condition, it measures 33mm wide.
Winterhilfswerk (WHW), was an annual donation drive by the National Socialist People's Welfare (German: Nationalsozialistische Volkswohlfahrt) to help finance charitable work. Initially an emergency measure to support people during the Great Depression, it went on to become a major source of funding for the activities of the NSV and a major component of Germany's welfare state.

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